Tesla Model X Plaid
#16
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
maybe she's not the owner, or maybe she's just loaded and figured why not? also, wouldn't be surprised if tesla is focused on availability/building of plaids as more profit.
#17
Lexus Fanatic
The thought of an old lady driving a 1,000 hp Plaid is terrifying. It truly is.
#18
Lexus Champion
It's really not though because EV'S power is so controllable. I can do quick manuvers way easier and safer than my IS350 for example that is nowhere near as quick or powerful. The moment you start easing off the gas the electric motors start to slow you down. Although people do say the Plaids brakes feel inadequate. Let's see how many Plaid drivers end up in accidents, that will be the ultimate tell
#19
Lexus Fanatic
It's really not though because EV'S power is so controllable. I can do quick manuvers way easier and safer than my IS350 for example that is nowhere near as quick or powerful. The moment you start easing off the gas the electric motors start to slow you down. Although people do say the Plaids brakes feel inadequate. Let's see how many Plaid drivers end up in accidents, that will be the ultimate tell
Example below. Look how he actually spins all 4 wheels with the throttle all the way down:
#20
Lexus Fanatic
Insurance should link these new EVs to the drivers age….so 100 year old Hazel McCallion only gets 200hp if she drivers a 1000hp Tesla
#21
Lexus Fanatic
Haha, but I think insurance companies should seriously increase rates with age and cars like that to discourage their use.
Its like having a kid, nobody would say this car is appropriate for a 16 year old. Nor is it appropriate for an 86 year old.
Its like having a kid, nobody would say this car is appropriate for a 16 year old. Nor is it appropriate for an 86 year old.
#24
Lexus Champion
Ehhhh, I gotta disagree. Look at the number of elderly people who mistake the gas for the brake and go crashing into stripmalls. Imagine the throttle pinned in a Plaid with a terrified driver thinking they are hitting the brakes with all their might...
Example below. Look how he actually spins all 4 wheels with the throttle all the way down:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk42BoKU5Ec
Example below. Look how he actually spins all 4 wheels with the throttle all the way down:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk42BoKU5Ec
#25
Lexus Fanatic
Like Blaze said, an exception proves nothing. When you get older your reaction times increase, you get confused more easily, your motor skills decline. Paul Newman worked on maintaining those skills and abilities so he could continue to race. Most people don't do that, they just drive,
#26
Lexus Test Driver
So we agree not all 80 year olds are the same. My dad drives well and he is in his late 70s because he kept himself sharp. I think everyone should get tested when older but a lot of older people are doing much better with motor control these days.
#27
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
How much power is too much? Give a number.
#28
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
a model x plaid isn't 'appropriate' for anyone really... anyone utilizing 1000+hp on a public road is likely to be a menace except where no one else is around.
#29
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#30
Lexus Champion
In IL at age 75 you have to take the road test along with the normal vison test to renew your license. After age 78 (I think it is) you have to renew your license every year including the road test (it's every 4 years normally). I assume that other states have similar requirements?